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Beware of job scams

September 12, 2022 by Valerie Turner

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Warning signs of job scams

[Updated Monday, September 12th, 2022]. While the majority of job postings are legitimate, it’s important to realize that job scams exist and con artists are trying to steal job seekers’ money or identities. Many job scams are difficult to spot because they illegally use the names of legitimate companies. Job scams exist locally, nationally, and internationally. They appear in … [Read more...] about Beware of job scams

Filed Under: Handshake, Job Search Tagged With: Handshake, job scams, job search

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Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Internships…and What You Should Know

March 24, 2022 by Jerri Arnold-Cook

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Written by Courtney Cochran, Program Director of Collegiate Sales Society In college, an internship is like your favorite kindergarten field trip. During your trip, you discover how the lessons you’ve learned in the classroom can be paired and applied with skills and professional development. But, what I bet you might be feeling right now is a little stressed, … [Read more...] about Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Internships…and What You Should Know

Filed Under: Career Planning, Internships, Job Search Tagged With: Career Center, career readiness, internship, internship search, job search

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Countdown to the 2022 Career Expo and Education Career Fair: What You Should Know and Steps to Ensure You Are Ready

January 28, 2022 by Jerri Arnold-Cook

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career fair

Written by Dr. Jerri Arnold-Cook, Missouri State University Career Resources Specialist The Missouri State University was scheduled to host both the 2022 Career Expo and Education Career Fair on February 24, 2022, at the Springfield Expo Center, however, due to inclement weather, the events have been rescheduled for April 7th. This blog provides information on what you need … [Read more...] about Countdown to the 2022 Career Expo and Education Career Fair: What You Should Know and Steps to Ensure You Are Ready

Filed Under: career readiness, Events, Job Search Tagged With: Career fairs, careers, Handshake, job search

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Job search resources for student veterans and alumni

February 25, 2021 by Valerie Turner

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Military person on laptop

Written by Mike Wood, Assistant Director–Career Counseling, Career Center As a rule, veterans tend to be highly self-sufficient and successful in many industries. With a "mission first" mindset, combined with traits such as self-discipline, leadership skills, self-motivation, and high ethical standards, veterans are well prepared to succeed in the workplace. Often the … [Read more...] about Job search resources for student veterans and alumni

Filed Under: career readiness, Job Search Tagged With: civilian workforce, military, resources, veterans

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Know the warning signs of job scams

May 24, 2018 by Valerie Turner

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Job scams are on the rise, and while no one is immune to fraudulent recruitment scams, college students are often targeted. Scammers often claim to be recruiting for a legitimate employer and will advertise jobs where legitimate employers do—online, in newspapers, and even on TV and radio. The best way to protect yourself from being a victim of a job scam is to be aware of them … [Read more...] about Know the warning signs of job scams

Filed Under: Job Search Tagged With: job search, scams

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